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Disney Announces Pixar’s “Hoppers” Digital Debut April 28

4/24/2026

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Disney announced Pixar’s “Hoppers” will debut digitally on April 28, 2026 via Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home, with a Disney+ release expected about 100 days later in June 2026.
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD copies will ship on June 2, 2026 and include bonus material.
The story follows 19-year-old Mabel Tanaka, who becomes a robotic beaver via a mind-transfer device to defend a forest glade from a highway plan.

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Historical Context

Pixar, founded in 1986, revolutionized animation with "Toy Story," the first fully computer-animated feature film released on November 22, 1995. Acquired by Disney in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Pixar has since led innovations in digital distribution. The upcoming release of "Hoppers" in 2026 reflects a broader shift towards streaming, reshaping how audiences engage with animated content and impacting traditional media sales.

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Disney announced Pixar’s “Hoppers” will debut digitally on April 28, 2026 via Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home, with a Disney+ release expected about 100 days later in June 2026.
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD copies will ship on June 2, 2026 and include bonus material.
The story follows 19-year-old Mabel Tanaka, who becomes a robotic beaver via a mind-transfer device to defend a forest glade from a highway plan.

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